Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 139 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
6.8
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 105 litres more fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
16 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
no data
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 305 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
